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Proverbs 4:3

What does Proverbs 4:3 mean?

A plain-English look at Proverbs 4:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For I was a son unto my father, Tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For I was my father’s son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For I was a son unto my father, Tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

For I was a son to my father, a gentle and an only one to my mother.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

For, a son I have been to my father--tender, And an only one before my mother.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

For I also was my father's son, tender, and as an only son in the sight of my mother:

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

For I was a son unto my father, tender and an only one in the sight of my mother.

Context

v.2For I give you good doctrine; Forsake ye not my law.

v.3This passage

v.4And he taught me, and said unto me: Let thy heart retain my words; Keep my commandments, and live;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Chronicles 3:5

    and these were born unto him in Jerusalem: Shimea, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon, four, of Bath-shua the daughter of Ammiel;

  • Zechariah 12:10

    And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplication; and they shall look unto me whom they have pierced; and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his first-born.

  • Romans 12:16

    Be of the same mind one toward another. Set not your mind on high things, but condescend to things that are lowly. Be not wise in your own conceits.

  • 2 Samuel 12:24

    And David comforted Bath-sheba his wife, and went in unto her, and lay with her: and she bare a son, and he called his name Solomon. And Jehovah loved him;

  • 1 Kings 1:13

    Go and get thee in unto king David, and say unto him, Didst not thou, my lord, O king, swear unto thy handmaid, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne? why then doth Adonijah reign?

  • 1 Chronicles 22:5

    And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be builded for Jehovah must be exceeding magnificent, of fame and of glory throughout all countries: I will therefore make preparation for it. So David prepared abundantly before his death.

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